Via delle Sette Volte

Via delle Sette Volte is one of the characteristic alleyways of Pisa’s historic centre. Around 300 metres long, it runs parallel to Via Oberdan, connecting Via Ulisse Dini with Via San Lorenzo. Its name derives from the series of vaulted passages that characterise its architecture: there were originally seven, of which six survive today.

The alley forms part of the historic fabric of the city and retains the intimate character of a narrow passageway, where buildings and vaulted structures create a distinctive architectural setting. The succession of arches accompanies visitors along the route, creating constantly changing perspectives and patterns of light and shade that make it one of the most recognisable and atmospheric corners of Pisa’s historic centre.

Via delle Sette Volte offers a glimpse into the distinctive urban character of historic Pisa and invites visitors to explore, beyond the city’s best-known monuments, the network of streets and alleyways that reveal the history and evolution of the city. Walking along it offers a more intimate experience of Pisa’s historic centre and the chance to encounter a unique architectural feature within the city’s urban landscape.